Tokyo Sale Calendar : Sale information will be updated!
Food
Ladies'
Men's
Household Goods
Restaurant
Jewelry and Watch
Sporting Goods
Boys' and Girls' Clothing
Books and CDs
Major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, etc.) are accepted at all shops that are shown on this calendar.
* Dates of sales are different depending on shops.
（Link for Reference）Department Store World www.departinfo.com/english/
Shop Guide by Category
Traditional Craft Works
Traditional craft works of Japan, such as fabrics, lacquer ware, handicrafts, dolls and musical instruments, are both bold and subtle in design and make. They are pleasing to the eye and convenient to use. Once you become familiar with such products, you will be a fan for life.
- Rin
- Zenkoku Dentoteki Kogeihin Center (National Traditional Craftwork Center)
- Ando Cloisonne
- Yamada Heiando
for Reference http://www.dentoukougei.jp/
Japanese Souvenirs
A variety of "Japanese" goods, such as a folding fan, tenugui (a hand towel), hanten (a short coat), and chiyogami (paper with colored figures), are good souvenirs of your Tokyo trip. If you don't have a lot of time, going to large shops with a variety of goods and antique malls with many shops clustered together is a good idea.
Home Appliances
Made in Japan products, such as those of Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic, have a worldwide reputation for high quality and high functionality. You can choose from a wide range of products and also buy the latest products earlier here in Japan.
Character Goods
Anime and Manga character goods, which are original to Japan, are popular all over the world! Any and all character goods are available in Tokyo, because there are a large number of shops with various kinds of goods, including the well-established Kiddy Land. For the variety of products and choices, Tokyo is in a class of its own compared to other cities and other countries!
Kitchenware
Made in Japan kitchenware is now enjoying a boom in the world because of the design, quality and functionality. More and more people buy kitchen knives and kitchen utensils for souvenirs. Kappabashi, an area home to over 170 cooking and kitchen utensils shops, and mass merchandisers like Tokyu Hands are convenient places to buy such goods.
Accessories
Being at the forefront of trends, Tokyo is the best place to find cute accessories and small fashion items. You can get various items at low prices in Tokyo “towns” that are popular among the young such as Takeshita-dori Street, Harajuku, and Shibuya. How to dress? Learn from the dress of those who walk around these areas!
Cosmetics
A large variety of brand cosmetics are available at department stores in Ginza, Shinjuku and other shopping areas of Tokyo. Ainz & Tulpe in Harajuku is a select shop for cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs. You can also buy cosmetics at low prices at drugstores.
- For information of department stores, see Sale Information
- ainz & tulpe
- Matsumoto Kiyoshi
- SUNDRUG
Currency Exchange / Tax Free (Consumption Tax Exemption) / ATMs
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange can be carried out at most major banks (some of them have branches specializing in foreign exchange and their operating hours are longer), large hotels and some shops.
- GRANSTA (in Tokyo Station)
- World Currency Shop
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Money Exchange Corner
- Mizuho Bank Money Exchange Shop
- Travelex
ATMs
If you have major credit cards, or cash cards with the PLUS/Cirrus mark, you can withdraw Japanese yen or borrow cash on credit from ATMs of Post Offices, ATMs of Seven Bank, which are located at Seven Eleven convenience stores and airports, and some ATMs of Citibank and Shinsei Bank.
- [Location of ATMs]
- VISA Worldwide Tokyo
- MasterCard Global ATM Locator
- American Express
Use of Credit Cards
International credit cards, such as American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard, can be used at large hotels, ryokan (Japanese inns) and shops in urban areas. However, credit cards sometimes are not accepted at shops in rural areas, so obtaining cash beforehand is recommended when you travel to the countryside.
China UnionPay cards can be used at more and more places such as department stores where many Chinese tourists visit, home appliance stores, drugstores, and hotels. This service display sticker indicates UnionPay cards are accepted.
- [Large-scale stores which accept China UnionPay cards]
- Yodobashi Camera
- Biccamera
- Marui
- Matsumoto Kiyoshi
- China UnionPay
Tax Free Measures and Procedures (Consumption Tax Exemption)
When you buy some products in Japan, prices include consumption tax (5%). However, as a special measure, tourists from overseas are exempt from paying consumption tax if they follow certain procedures at department stores, home appliance stores, discount stores and others.
Persons Eligible for Tax Exemption
- * Foreign nationals who have stayed in Japan for less than six months
- * Status of residence of the passport is "diplomatic" or "official"
(Even though entry into Japan was six months or more ago, they are eligible.)
Articles Eligible for Tax Exemption
Articles eligible for tax exemption at the tax-free shops when purchased by non-residents are any consumables for daily use and for which the total amount of one transaction exceeds 10,000 yen, excluding food and beverage, tobacco, quasi drugs, cosmetics, films, and batteries.
Tax Exemption Procedure
- (1) Please show your passport at a tax-refund counter at the shop where you have made a purchase. (It must be your own passport and a copy of the passport is not acceptable.)
- (2) Please submit a purchase agreement to the shop indicating that you will bring the goods out of Japan when you leave.
- (3) The shop attaches a card entitled "Record of Purchase of Consumption-Tax-Exempt Goods for Export" to your passport and it will be collected by the customs officer at the time of departure.
- [Examples of shops where you can receive the consumption tax exemption]
- Shinjuku Takashimaya
- Japan Tourism Corporation Akihabara Duty Free Shop
- Ishimaru Main Store